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What Causes Protrusion On Bottom Rib?
Question: Hi. My physical theripist noticed that my left rib bottom sticks out while laying down. & they are uneven What can cause this?
Brief Answer:
Could be fracture
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. This is usually termed as "Pectus Carinatum". There could be a number of causes which may lead to protrusion. Two most common causes include asthma & scoliosis. Other causes include:
~ Osteogenesis Imperfecta
~ Marfan Syndrome
~ Homocystinuria
~ Sly syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type VII)
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Could be fracture
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. This is usually termed as "Pectus Carinatum". There could be a number of causes which may lead to protrusion. Two most common causes include asthma & scoliosis. Other causes include:
~ Osteogenesis Imperfecta
~ Marfan Syndrome
~ Homocystinuria
~ Sly syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type VII)
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Dr. Shanthi.E
I have attached a picture of my ribs. I sucked in my stomach so i could see my ribs better. I forgot to mention i was born premature at 23 weeks 1Ib 2oz. For long as i can remember my left rib always stuck out a bit when laying down. I also have a discomfort feeling in my rib aswell.
Brief Answer:
Probably "Prematurity" induced deformity
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the query. I have seen the attached picture. It gave me slight idea. Prematurity is a very important factor in causing such chest deformities and in your case it must have caused it. I don't think there could be any systemic pathology which has caused this (if there is no other symptoms). If it is affecting your daily life then I would suggest you to visit an orthopedic surgeon. He will examine you and then will advise how to proceed with fixing techniques, surgery, etc.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Probably "Prematurity" induced deformity
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the query. I have seen the attached picture. It gave me slight idea. Prematurity is a very important factor in causing such chest deformities and in your case it must have caused it. I don't think there could be any systemic pathology which has caused this (if there is no other symptoms). If it is affecting your daily life then I would suggest you to visit an orthopedic surgeon. He will examine you and then will advise how to proceed with fixing techniques, surgery, etc.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Oh okay. Thank you so much for your help!!
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You are most welcome. I'll be available 24/7 for if you need help.
Don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Feel free to contact me directly on HCM by visiting http://goo.gl/fxj9bG
Wishing you good health !!
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You are most welcome. I'll be available 24/7 for if you need help.
Don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Feel free to contact me directly on HCM by visiting http://goo.gl/fxj9bG
Wishing you good health !!
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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